September 2026 – AAPS District News

Beth Homan, Pattengill fifth grade teacher

September 22, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Pattengill Elementary fifth grade teacher Elizabeth Homan is in her seventh year of teaching. She grew up in the small town of Napoleon, Ohio, where she was encouraged from an early age to take on […]

A minute in the room: Pathways to Success opens school store

September 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Students earn their way to prizes one class period at a time Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an […]

Idle-Free Campaign highlights AAPS display at Green Fair

September 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools students and staff shared some of the district’s environmental efforts at Ann Arbor’s 2026 A2 Zero Green Fair on Friday. This included one of the district’s electric school buses, work underway […]

Skyline High School’s food pantry grows into a school community staple

September 18, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Thoughtful school staff are working to eliminate barriers for students, administrator says A few steps from the principal’s office at Skyline High School, a door that once opened onto a storage closet now opens onto […]

Skyline High School hosts hands-on carnival for students with special needs

September 18, 2026 AAPS News Editor

T.Wall Foundation sponsors second annual community-building event The Skyline High School gym was filled with laughter, encouragement, and lots of applause Thursday as the school hosted its second annual T. Wall Carnival, welcoming students with special […]

Bryant Elementary welcomes local farmers for hands-on market experience

September 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Bryant hosts the first farmers market of the school year as students make their own pickles and take home bags of fresh produce Bryant Elementary welcomed local farmers and fresh produce to its campus on […]

Mike Porter, Skyline High School Community Assistant

September 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School Community Assistant Mike Porter grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Ann Arbor Public Schools, beginning at Northside Elementary and continuing through Thurston Elementary, Clague Middle School, and Huron High School. During […]

A minute in the room: Luke Woodworth’s self-contained classroom at Slauson Middle School

September 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an ordinary day looks like? That’s the idea behind our new feature, “A […]

Sara Gibson, Slauson Middle School Director of Orchestras

September 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Sara Gibson, M.A. Ed., is Director of Orchestras at Slauson Middle School. She brings extensive experience in music education and leadership, along with an active performing career as a cellist. Before joining Ann Arbor Public […]

Video: Slauson 6th graders share first-week surprises, favorite classes, and locker tips

September 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Big school, bigger adventures! Slauson Middle School’s 6th graders share first-week surprises, favorite classes, and their Number One tip for next year’s class: Practice that locker combo!